ParaBrahman, Stage 2

I’ve talked previously about the ParaBrahman stage and how pure Divinity can only be known by itself. It is beyond the dynamics of consciousness so cannot be experienced in the old sense of it. But as we live it, it can very much be known.

In the first stage, we could say Divinity moves into the physiology to support this unfolding. This happens as a rising up through the body, somewhat akin to the rise of kundalini to support awakening. Only in this case it is more total. Like being filled up with flowing white light but more subtle and potent.

As Divinity rises, it changes how we see everything as it changes who we are and how we see creation. As it first begins, it can crank alertness levels way up, disrupting our usual sleep routines. When it reaches the 2nd, we recognize the profoundly networked nature of Divinity. Our body is made of these Shakti’s or networked threads. Hand mudras turn out to be different ways of interconnecting them, each a different flavour of bliss.

In More on Further Stages, I outlined the rise through the 7 regions of the physiology associated with the primary chakras. Anything that impedes this process will be recognized and processed.

Also, somewhere in here the distinction between the local body, the cosmic body, and body-as-Divinity dissolves. There is just one thing here.

Once “our body” can embody this first stage to a sufficient degree, a new process begins. In Stage 2, a greater value of Divinity descends into the physiology.

The first step of stage 2 is somewhat akin to another awakening. It is a deeper step back out of consciousness. As usual, at first there will be no names for this nor much clarity on what has changed. It may be a challenge to be in the physical body for a few days as we’re so abstracted from it.

The observer that has been present throughout the stages in consciousness is replaced by Divinity. In Brahman stage, there was still a quality of it being conscious. Now that’s supplanted entirely.

In further steps, Divinity descends more into the physiology and we can better embody this process. I’m sure there will be more to say as the process continues and I speak with more living examples of this. Even having words seems to be challenging.

But it is notable the process is somewhat like the process in consciousness. A rise to the crown and awakening, followed by a greater descent through the higher stages. As above, so below.
Davidya

19 Responses to ParaBrahman, Stage 2

I would be interested how the physical body itself reacts to this pure divinity process? You wrote about disrubted sleep cycles in the beginning…..i mean has pure divinity some of the “perfection of the body” effects? Like improving eyesight, softer skin, less need for food and water…things like that?

It is a natural progression to whatever it is that is best served by the Divine. Differs for each of us. As David said, it is neither contrived or denied. Letting it follow its natural channel is the key. Then the treasures unfold. You may find when you have gone deeply into a particular experience, the mechanics of associated experiences are also available. Having a clear and pure heart is a prerequisite that allows us to pursue desires like this without expectation, and then life itself becomes a miracle. Once we begin to dance to the universal tune, it plays us. 🙂

No – that came some time ago. “boundaries” here is a broad reference to subtle places that still have some resistance or shadow. While those places had seemed clear, when higher values came along, a new standard was needed.

Here, its all in one specific area. Have no idea yet if this is typical or it varies. (like heart and GC or gut and Unity)

Keep in mind this is a profound level of abstraction, beyond the dynamics of consciousness and beyond Brahman. Words about it are the broadest of approximation. Concepts will necessarily fall short.

The point of writing is to give words for those for whom its unfolding and fill out the model better. One of the reasons its been rarely talked about is there are no words that meet it. 🙂

It is at one time the ultimate source and yet nothing is that is not it.

I don’t have any experience with this but it’s certainly interesting. It’s probably best for me not to concern myself with it, for now.

The one thing which caught my attention is the hand mudras you mentioned. I’ve had that occur spontaneously, once, while deeply relaxed. Spooked me a little. Curiously, also other spontaneous movements with the tongue and mouth. Possibly, in my case, something energetic.

Right – ParaBrahman is 2 stages past “experience” so no one has experience of it. 🙂

The point of articles like this is to support those making such transitions and to give a larger perspective of human potential.

On mudras, yes thats called flow. An episode of the deeper movement of energy or awareness through us results in spontaneous movements. They can also be related to kriyas, arising as symptoms of purification and release.

A person who is identified with the body and mind claims actions, emotions, and thoughts as “mine.” But as that falls away with Self Realization, we recognize such things are happening of their own accord.

As we clear the physiology, nature awakens more and can move through us with less resistance and such movements become more common. Not randomly, but when resting as described.

As perception refines, the deeper mechanics of action becomes apparent.

As consciousness deepens, we recognize the deeper aspects of our own being and the origins of action within the larger Self. Then it’s not spooky but has deeper origins than we once thought.

The reference in the article is deeper still, when the network of Shaktis in Divinity become conscious and we see ways the body is a reflection of that.

When stuff arises spontaneously like that, it’s a good thing. But allow it to be spontaneous. There is no need to resist or contrive anything. Understanding will come in time. Largely it is a symptom of opening and/or release.

Some techniques floating around out there are based on mimicking someone having such experiences. it’s often a meaningless gesture when it doesn’t arise spontaneously.

In the practice of the yoga siddhis, particularly yogic flying, you get very familiar with the difference between:
a) having an intention* and allowing it to express however it will.
b) having an intention, then trying to manipulate the experience.

In yogic flying in particular, there is quite an overt expression. In early stages, they compare it to a leaping frog. The body can wiggle in all sorts of ways and how it lifts varies a lot to. This can lead to quite spectacular crashes, like hitting the ceiling or going headlong into a cement wall. But if one is staying clean, there is no injury. (see article on the kavach) If any manipulation creeps in, it becomes more problematic.

One learns to keep it simple and clean. That becomes a good habit for life.

Of course, there are various other life experiences that can train us this way. But experiences like that makes us very familiar with kriyas, openings and flows.

Over time, it shifts more and more to the flow until it dominates life. We shift in stages from a person trying to control their life to an expression of the divine, enjoying the unfolding joy.

* intention in this case is Samyama, the technique of flowing attention to a specific intention while sustaining expanded awareness. ie: a thought in undisturbed silence/ samadhi. Most any spiritual bookstore will have a copy of the Yoga Sutra (even dozens of versions) that describe this directly. But few understand how to develop samadhi so that it works.

An intention in the surface of the mind steers the mind for a few minutes. An intention in the silence is how nature creates.

After your previous comment, I watched some videos online about spontaneous Kriyas that happen to people after yoga. It looks exactly like what happens to me sometimes. Nice to know it’s nothing to be afraid of and it’s common enough to have a name! 🙂 They also advise not chasing it but not resisting it either.

Strangely, I’ve been receiving plenty of subtle suggestions towards being in flow with life recently. So your comment resonates. It almost feels like embracing a paradox, in a sense. Living – letting go.

Thanks David – well said. Interesting that the expression of Samyama can also lead to its own evolving desires. In other words the direct expression of the divine widens and deepens such that even the boldest desires are eventually eclipsed. Really quite remarkable, in that we apparently have nothing to do with the unfolding except to watch it occur, take advantage of the tsunamis of knowledge revealed, and enjoy the results.

Hi Jim
Right – when the needs are met within by stable bliss and peace, we stop seeking fulfillment outside of ourselves. Many old desires fall away.

When Divinity unfolds, it eclipses anything prior.

And yet, this doesn’t preclude day-to-day activities. All of life is a joy, so even taking out the trash, or as I did yesterday, washing the car can be a great joy.

See the bug splats washed away. See the car shine. Oh look, a new chip in the paint. But even that is just an observation. Life is accepted as it comes. Enjoyment is not diminished. Time to pick up something for the potluck…

Hi David, Good points – it sounds odd to say, but the very creation begins to form itself around our desires in very profound ways.

It is no longer us surmounting the various obstacles, rather opportunities cropping up in a profound display of richness and ability. Similar to what you had mentioned about the flying sutra earlier, the experience of even our deepest desires, say for world peace, or health, longevity, and well-being for all begin to take hold, first with smaller field effects, and then those open up too.

This is not to be confused with magical thinking, as there is no attachment to outcome, save a persistent, subtle, quiet and vibrating desire for such – more like a mantra, as the entire desire can be subvocalized as a few clear images, directions or sounds, a silent intention within silence itself. A wonderful place to go to work every day!

Yes, exactly, acting on behalf of creation’s desires. This is a question I have been asking myself for decades – ‘If enlightened desires are always fulfilled, why cannot the desire of one enlightened person for world peace bring it about?’

Seems like the answer is, ‘First become the world, then we’ll talk…’ 🙂

Jim
Yes, it comes down to there being no such thing as “one enlightened person.” As we move deeper into it, it’s more and more about the whole.

While we may have a desire for peace, there are many others desiring other things. The deeper flows are fortunately much more powerful.

There is the option of an avatar or similar washing away the opposite. In the Bhagavad Gita, this meant a major purge. Or there is the modern option of simply enough enlightened attention and the tide begins to change.

Some people don’t believe it’s changing but I see a great deal of evidence it is. There’s a big difference between darkness getting darker and darkness coming to light, for example.

“While we may have a desire for peace, there are many others desiring other things. The deeper flows are fortunately much more powerful.”

Well said. If the times (Yugas) weren’t changing in a positive direction, I doubt we would enjoy this opening of capabilities for peace, and the relative ease of achievement towards it.

There is always going to be an opposing universal force, and that is to be expected. Much of that same energy though can be transmuted through Rajas (action) into Sattva (purity), at least creating a fabric of peace suffused through the apparent chaos.

This simple change in the strategically globalized expression of Sattva guna makes all the difference in the global quality of life for all; a slight uptick in the direction of momentary peace, a fragment of acceptance at a time.